Automated External Defibrillators and the Dental Office
The primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is to convert certain fatal non-perfusing heart rhythms back into perfusing heart rhythms (producing a pulse … more
Oral Health
Dental Anesthetic for a Patient with Cornelia De Lange Syndrome During Dental Treatment: A Case Report
Abstract Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic neurodevelopment disorder that can present challenging behavioral and airway management during general anesthesia. This case … more
Lingualized Occlusion: An Occlusal Scheme for Complete Dentures in Atrophied Ridges – A Case Report
Introduction Rehabilitation of completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches should satisfy form, function and esthetics. Such rehabilitations can be carried out either with or without … more
The Top 10 Things That Keep Dentists Up at Night
Unless you are very lucky, you’ve experienced a restless night of sleep with an overactive mind. Without rest, we burnout. Without rest, we lack the … more
FDI World Dental Federation Launches the Mouth Proud Challenge and Asks ‘How Do You Take Care of Your Oral Health?’
The challenge unites people in celebration of World Oral Health Day 2022, taking place on 20 March, by asking people to share fun photos and … more
Oral Health Care a Must for Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes
According to a national poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), nearly all Canadians believe that oral health care should … more
WHO’s Executive Board Approves the Draft Global Oral Health Strategy
FDI celebrates the WHO Executive Board’s recommendation to the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA75) that the draft global oral health strategy be approved, in May 2022. … more
Dentsply Sirona Proudly Supports World Oral Health Day 2022
As part of Dentsply Sirona’s sustainability strategy, “Beyond: Taking action for a brighter world,” the company has committed to promoting World Oral Health Day 2022 … more
Weekly Wisdom: Oral Health Hacks That Work
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares some oral health hacks (that actually work) to share with your patients and deter … more
Making Seniors’ Oral Health a Priority
Seniors in Canada, who now comprise approximately 18.5 per cent of the population, are living longer and enjoying active lives thanks to enhanced health and … more
9 Questions Dentists Should Ask Their Financial Management Team
As a dentist, it’s very important to choose a financial management team who understands the intricate details of running a dental practice, and all the … more
An Idiot’s Guide to Esthetics
The next 9 posts will deal with different esthetic principles. These can be used for smile design, esthetic soft tissue procedures, orthodontic evaluation, or even … more
Schulich Dentistry Set to Launch New Oral Health Community Outreach Pilot Project
Schulich Dentistry is preparing to launch a new experiential learning pilot project that will take fourth-year students off campus and into the community particularly to … more
Weekly Wisdom: How to Motivate Your Patients to Improve Their Oral Health
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta returns to give some tips on motivating your patients to care about their oral health. … more
RUDN University Dentist Suggested a Comprehensive Ozone-Based Anti-Inflammatory Therapy
Both the dental pulp (loose connective tissue in the dental cavity) and the periodontium (fibers that connect the dental root with the bone of the … more
Social Isolation Among Older Adults Linked to Having Fewer Teeth
Higher levels of social isolation—but not loneliness—associated with faster tooth loss in older adults in China Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely … more
‘Focus on the Tooth and the Person’: The Movement for Trauma-Informed Dentistry
When Michael’s daughter, Sarah, was in preschool, a friend recommended a pediatric dental clinic that had made her family’s visits to the dentist easy. “The … more
New Statement Outlines Future Directions for the Behavioral and Social Sciences in Oral Health
The behavioral and social sciences are central to understanding and addressing dental, oral, and craniofacial health, diseases, and conditions, and are relevant to every discipline … more
Risks of Premature Birth Can Be Reduced by Good Oral Care
Pregnant women with gingivitis are significantly more likely to have premature deliveries, according to the findings of a new study. They go through many uncomfortable … more
When Are We Going Back to “Normal”?
COVID-19 has certainly turned our world upside down. Nowhere is this truer than in the dental profession. Dental offices all over our country have had … more